ADF Design Award 2027: Global Architecture Competition Offers $10,000 Grand Prize

The Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) invites architects and designers worldwide to submit projects for the 17th ADF Design Award 2027. The international competition values architectural quality alongside innovation, usefulness, sustainable thinking and sensitivity to local culture.

Categories and eligibility

The six categories cover hospitality, commercial and office buildings, housing complexes, education and sports, cultural buildings, and public architecture. Individuals and groups of any nationality may enter. Free ADF membership is required. Entries must be in English, and the application itself is free of charge.

Awards and Milan showcase

One Grand Award carries US$10,000; two Excellence Awards carry US$5,000 each. Awarded projects may be exhibited at ADF's Fuorisalone venue during Milan Design Week 2027, with exhibition installation support and promotional opportunities.

Deadlines and application materials

Entries are accepted from 17 August through 18 December 2026, Japan time. Prepare an A4 landscape PDF design proposal of up to five pages covering concept, materials and details, plus a designer CV PDF of up to five pages. Groups may submit one proposal per group via the official portal.

Organiser and background

Founded in Japan in 2009, the nonprofit Aoyama Design Forum supports international architects and designers. Its design award and Milan exhibition activities have been running since 2013.

Official application pages

ADF Design Award 2027: https://www.adf.or.jp/adfaward/?id=1788824136-917078

Application Portal: https://11664.evalato.com/

Important notice

This article is an edited summary and translation of the organiser's announcement. Always check the current official requirements, document specifications, intellectual-property terms and deadline before applying.